Ratchet Replacement - Articulating / Elevating Legrest
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVING EXISTING RATCHET ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Dealer for further instruction.
NOTE: Note location and orientation of ratchet assembly BEFORE removing for installation of NEW ratchet kit.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for safe installation and adjustment of the Ratchet Replace- ment Articulating / Elevating Legrest:
GENERAL WARNING
DO NOT install or use this kit without first read- ing and understanding this instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the Warn- ings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to install this kit - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT step or stand on footrests; it could cause the chair to tip over resulting in injury.
INSTALLATION WARNING
After making adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened.
The Ratchet Replacement Kit consists of the following:
DESCRIPTION | QUANTITY |
Ratchet Body | 2 |
Ratchet Bar | 2 |
Ratchet Handle | 2 |
Nylon Washer | 2 |
Acorn Nut | 2 |
Cam | 2 |
Spring | 2 |
Snap Ring | 2 |
Spacer | 2 |
Domed Push Cap | 2 |
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Have the following tools available: |
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Hammer |
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Punch |
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Snap Ring Tool |
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1.Determine how the ratchet handle is secured to the legrest.
2.Perform one (1) of the following:
If the ratchet handle is secured with a Roll Pin:
A.Use a hammer and a punch to remove the roll pin that secures the ratchet handle to the ratchet as- sembly as shown in FIGURE 1, DETAIL “A”.
B.Adjust the legrest assembly until the ratchet as- sembly including handle can be removed from the upper support tube of legrest assembly.
NOTE: When removing the ratchet assembly and handle on the articulating legrest, open the legrest assembly until you clear the drive link and link bar.
NOTE: This procedure will eliminate disassembling the upper support tube from the legrest support tube and in the case of the articulating legrest the gears will not have to be remeshed to obtain correct travel.
C.Remove ratchet body and ratchet handle from upper support tube as shown in FIGURE 1, DETAIL “A”.
D.Discard the existing ratchet parts.
If the ratchet handle is secured with a snap ring:
A.Remove the snap ring from the end of the ratchet handle using snap ring tool.
B.If equipped, remove the domed push cap that se- cures the ratchet bar to the legrest support tube.
C.Adjust the legrest assembly until the ratchet as- sembly including handle can be removed from the upper support tube of the legrest assembly.
D.Removeratchetbodyandratchethandlefromupper supporttube.
E.Discard the existing ratchet parts.
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